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About 10Best's recommendations for Washington's Best Bars:
10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in Washington. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of Washington's Best Bars.
Category: Bars - Washington Nightlife
Address: 707 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Posh IndeBlue wins high marks from scenesters for the bold Franco-Indian fare served in its restaurant. Downstairs is a suave lounge where the well-heeled clientele settle into sexy furniture and enjoy Beluga caviar and foie gras along with their glass of pinot or an expertly-mixed cocktail. Wednesday through Saturday nights, the lounge also hosts...
Category: Bars - Washington Nightlife
Address: 1847 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Everybody's welcome at this cozy 14th Street bistro-bar, where folks gather at the close of the work day to enjoy each other's company, the European-style atmosphere and terrific prices on everything from a glass of Stella Artois to a bottle of 2003 Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz. Another feather in Saint-Ex's cap is its menu, which features striped...
Category: Bars - Washington Nightlife
Address: 1435 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005
The creative brain trust behind this stylish watering hole, which occupies a former auto glass store, was intent on giving DC's gay community a trendy-yet-comfortable hangout – a gathering place designed along the lines of the fashionable lounges found in boutique hotels. Halo's clean white walls, low-key attitude and no-smoking policy make it a...
Category: Bars - Washington Nightlife
Address: 1101 Kenyon St NW, Washington, DC 20010
While Columbia Heights can't really compete with Georgetown or Adams-Morgan as one of DC's cooler districts to hang out in after the sun goes down, it does boast a few noteworthy oases. Leading the way is this friendly corner bar, where the young and fashionable from all over the city stop by to mingle with the neighborhood crowd, enjoy a tasty...
Category: Bars - Washington Nightlife
Address: 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Brickskeller is most famous for its collection of different beers. With more than 1000 different brands, you can expand your tastes, trying out beers from all over the world. From lightest ale to boldest lager, they have something to suit every taste. The ambience is fun and relaxed, attracting a slightly older crowd. Good snacks and sandwiches...
Category: Bars - Washington Nightlife
Address: 329 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
The Hawk 'n Dove is packed with political memorabilia; campaign materials, photos and clippings adorn the interior. The bar tends to attract an older, well-dressed Capitol Hill crowd, and the pool table and fireplace encourage casual conversation. Of course, you don't want to miss happy hour, when the place is packed with Capitol Hill staffers...
Category: Bars - Washington Nightlife
Address: 1212 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Distressed wood floors, a red pressed-tin ceiling, walls covered with black doors and framed vintage photographs adorn the interior of this New Orleans-themed watering hole. A limited menu offers Cajun country essentials – gumbo, jambalaya, and red beans and rice. Live bands entertain several nights a week.
Category: Bars - Washington Nightlife
Address: 410 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Bullfeathers gets its name from Teddy Roosevelt's favorite expression and is a polite version of that other "bull" expletive. During the day, you'll find politicians from Capitol Hill flocking to this bar, where they down juicy burgers and watch news programs on the overhead TVs. In the evenings, a younger crowd gathers for hours of rowdy...
